Electronics used in power conversion systems and supplies demand advanced materials that can manage heat, withstand harsh environments, and ensure electrical integrity. These materials play a critical role in enabling high performance and long-lasting systems.
Advanced materials unleash the outcomes of power conversion in both manufacturing and end-use performance. Advanced materials optimize the electronics used in power conversion systems and supplies (such as AC/DC, DC/DC, and uninterruptible power supplies, energy storage systems, and EV charging infrastructure). Materials enhance performance, reliability, sustainability, and efficiency.
- Dissipate operational heat
- Ensure reliable performance
- Stable thermal performance over a 25-30-year life
- Offers thermal conductivity of 1.4 W/m-K
- Provide low thermal impedance
- Support higher power density designs
- Provide electrical insulation
Thermal interface material solutions used during component manufacturing and assembly provide these capabilities and include material solutions such as gap pads, liquids, electrical insulating films, gels, greases, and phase change materials.
- Avoid contamination
- Minimize operational stress
- Protect against shock and vibration
- Enable continuous use from -60°C to 180°C
- Provide high-humidity resistance
Protection materials include conformal coatings, potting materials, and gasketing solutions.
- Extend reliability and longevity
- Provide electrical interconnect integrity
- Offer mechanical stability and reliability via structural integrity
- Support strong dual-sided adhesion for interfaces
- Eliminate mechanical screws and parts that can loosen
- Provide electrical insulation and isolation
Threadlockers, retaining compounds, and structural adhesives provide mechanical stability. Electrically conductive adhesives, underfills, solder pastes, potting compounds, and assembly films support electrical interconnect integrity.
An AC and DC EV charging technology innovator wanted to change its conformal coating process, used to protect printed circuit boards (PCBs) in EV power supply systems.
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Ultimately, advanced materials serve as the backbone of resilient, high-performance automation ecosystems, driving innovation across industries. To do so, Henkel engineers formulations based on customer needs, pioneers sustainable practices, and helps organizations accelerate power systems and supplies. Please reach out to discuss your specific needs.
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